In a lengthy meeting, Thunder Bay's city council approved a $13 million downtown rebuild, backtracked on a contentious library vote, and rejected calls to explore a Neebing trail system.
A call to explore the possibility of a walking path along Mountain Road was blocked by city councillors who argued the municipality can’t afford to make exceptions to rural service standards.
Coun. Greg Johnsen is calling for a report on a potential trail network in the area of Mountain Road and Nor'Wester View School, saying it would promote safety and walkability in the area.
Group wants the city to stop spending on wants, not needs, cut staffing levels and find efficiencies to lower the proposed 6.2 per cent before-growth tax-levy increase.